Auction In Bristol To Raise Funds For Poor Nov 21, 2009
The preview starts at 5 p.m. Among the items up for bid: A ball signed by Manny Delcarmen, passes to , a notebook computer, a digital camera, a hotel gift certificate, snowboarding lessons at Mount Southington and lift tickets to Mohawk Mountain. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)
CT Army National Guard Deploys 700 To Mideast Nov 16, 2009
Its units are located in Norwalk, Manchester, New Britain, Branford and Southington. The departing troops also include members of the 250th Engineer Company of New London. (FOX61, CT)
Arrest Made In Bristol Fatal Shooting Nov 5, 2009
A heavily armed SWAT team, Bristol detectives and Southington police took Johnson into custody shortly before 2 a.m. today after obtaining an arrest warrant ... Great job Southington cops as well as Bristol police on apprehending this criminal and geting him off the streets. (FOX61, CT)
Yale On YES Begins at Columbia Oct 28, 2009
Senior DT Matt Kelleher (Southington, Conn. has handled all the long snapping with great accuracy and timing this year. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Police Tap Cellphone Technology To Help Solve Crimes Oct 23, 2009
Even video of someone screaming and yelling can be evidence, Southington police Officer Michael Kahn said ... Kahn is trained in video forensics, and when Southington officers acquire technology-based evidence, he is the person they call. (FOX61, CT)
QB Fink Sets Three School Records but Sacred Heart loses to Monmouth, 42-20 Oct 18, 2009
Rushed to throw on second and goal, Fink hit (Southington, CT) in the right flat but the sophomore tailback was dropped in bounds at the five-yard line and the clock ran out before the Pioneers could get another play off. The Monmouth defense set the tone for the second half with a three-and-out stand on the opening drive and the Hawk offense took over putting the game away. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Sacred Heart Pioneers Grind Out 29-7 Win Over Saint Francis (PA) Oct 11, 2009
Fellow backfield mate (Southington, CT) had 15 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown on a 20-yard scamper. The Red Flash (1-5, 0-3 NEC) served up the first points of the day on their first possession. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Florida tight end Hernandez honors father's memory Oct 9, 2009
He went to a football game featuring Southington High, for whom his brother is the quarterbacks coach. He saw as many friends and family members as possible. (USA Today -- Sports)
State gets $10.8 million in stimulus funds to combat homelessness Oct 9, 2009
Journey Home, Inc. is the service provider for several north central communities including Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Southington and Wethersfield. Journey Home Executive Director Sarah Gallagher said there is no breakout of the $3 million earmarked for both New Britain and Bristol. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
The Hartford To Close A Second Office In Southington Oct 7, 2009
The Hartford, ramping up the consolidation of its workforce in Connecticut as it cuts costs, will now close a second location in Southington, relocating a total of 1,100 workers to offices closer to the company's Hartford headquarters ... In May, The Hartford said that it would close its office at 100 Executive Blvd. in Southington, moving about 500 employees to space in Hartford, Simsbury and Farmington ... After the departure of the 1,100 people, Southington will have about 900 company... (FOX61, CT)
Big Green Coming to Bowl Oct 7, 2009
Senior DT Matt Kelleher (Southington, Conn. has handled the long snapping in the first three games. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
SOUTHINGTON: Woman Rescued From House Fire Oct 4, 2009
A woman, a rabbit and several cats were safely evacuated from a burning home in the Plantsville section of town Saturday, officials said. The fire, in an enclosed rear porch at 109 Anne Road, was reported at 6:12 p.m., and brought under control within 30 minutes, according to Capt. John Folcik of the Fire Department. (FOX61, CT)
Big Second Half Leads Central Connecticut Past Sacred Heart, 24-12 Oct 4, 2009
SHU's offense did all of their scoring in the first two quarters as r-junior (Swansea, IL) hit sophomore (Southington, CT) on a 26-yard screen pass for six and senior on a 35-yard "Hail Mary" as the first half clock ran out. SHU used their second drive to produce the game's first points as Fink drove the team 85 yards in nine plays. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
SHU Pioneers Dropped by UAlbany Great Danes, 22-9 Sep 30, 2009
The Pioneers second drive ended on a Garry Cole (Southington, CT) fumble and their third ended on a quarterback (Swansea, IL) interception, both ending with Herb Glass field goals for a 6-0 early lead. Fink got the SHU offense on track and guided the team on a 16-play drive that covered 68 yards ending in the first of Fisher's field goals at the 9:00 minute mark of the second quarter. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Campaign for 'responsible' health care reform stops in Cheshire Sep 18, 2009
During a 20-minute news conference, a variety of business officials joined Bovano owner Jim Flood and Paul Smith, a health care consultant in Southington, to further make the case that while reform is needed, it must be done properly. "There are many, many misrepresentations out there that the business community is against health care reform, but it's simply not true," said Andrew Markowski, Connecticut state director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses. (Republican-American)
The success of Sweet Peet goes well beyond the topsoil Sep 17, 2009
Also, S halt Paving (Woodbury), SLS Landscape and Supplies (Waterbury), Southbury Stone and Supply (Southbury), Spak's Green Acres Landscaping (Oxford), Stonehedge (Newington), The Stone Construction (Southbury), Vaszauskas Farm (Middlebury), Washington Supply Company (Washington Depot), Wheeler Landscaping (Northfield), Winterberry Gardens (Southington), Wojtusik Nursery (Bristol), Young's Nurseries (Woodbury), Quality Landscaping (Watertown) and White Flower Farm (Litchfield). For more... (Town Times, CT)
Albert's mettle forged in Brass City Sep 14, 2009
Albert's long, distinguished career as a business leader, community activist and philanthropist will be honored Thursday when he receives the 15th Malcolm Baldrige Community Award, the Waterbury Regional Chamber's highest honor, at the annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. "Burt was chosen for this award because he's spent his entire lifetime, not only providing jobs as a successful business leader, but also leading countless efforts that have... (Republican-American)
Police: RI trooper punched sergeant at fundraiser Sep 8, 2009
Authorities say no one was in the lobby and no one injured when the car slammed into the Hospital of Central Connecticut in Southington just before 3 a.m. Friday. The two men and dog fled the scene. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sacred Heart Drops 2009 Season Opener, 31-12 to Marist Red Foxes Sep 6, 2009
On the ensuing drive, SHU used six-straight runs by sophomore (Southington, CT) and senior (Point Pleasant, NJ) to march to the Marist 44 before the 10-play drive fizzled out on a fourth-and-four incompletion. The Red Fox offense drove to the SHU 27-yard line on their next possession before a sack of Debowski by junior (Milford, MA) and a fumble forced the team to settle for a 46-yard field goal attempt. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Police: "Possessed" Man Attacks Cop After Crashing Into Hospital Sep 6, 2009
SOUTHINGTON - Saying he's the devil, a man who had just jumped out of a car he had driven into a hospital lobby early Friday attacked a local officer, police said ... Southington Weather Forecast Sun. (FOX61, CT)
Car Crashes Into Hospital, 'Possessed' Occupant Attacks Cop Sep 5, 2009
SOUTHINGTON - Saying he's the devil, a man who had just bailed out of a car he had driven into a hospital lobby early this morning attacked a local officer, police said ... The officer was treated at the Southington hospital and discharged. (FOX61, CT)
Major Crime Down In Central Connecticut Aug 21, 2009
According to the FBI, double-digit decreases were reported in New Britain, Bristol, Southington, Berlin, Plymouth, Farmington, Newington and Rocky Hill when compared to the first quarter of 2008, the newspaper reported. Berlin had a 55 percent decrease, Bristol 35 percent and New Britain 17 percent, according to the report release by the state Department of Public Safety. (FOX61, CT)
SHU Picked 4th in Preseason Poll; Six Pioneers Preseason All-NEC Aug 19, 2009
The SHU running attack and return game will also benefit from the return of Preseason All-NEC back (Southington, CT). Coles earns a spot as a kick returner after being named all-conference at the position as a freshman. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Unions: Connecticut Slow To Spend Stimulus Funding Aug 17, 2009
22 billion in total federal stimulus to Connecticut, $302 million has been earmarked for road and bridge work, as well as "transportation enhancement projects" such as a greenway with trails in Torrington and a linear park in Southington. Out of that $302 million, $90 million is set aside for the regional planning agencies. (FOX61, CT)
Pioneer Football Opens 2009 Training Camp Aug 13, 2009
Tedesco and r-junior (Swansea, IL), a two-year as the Pioneer's starting signal caller, make up one of the top-passing/receiving combos in the NEC. On the offensive line, All-NEC center (Binghamton, NY) will anchor a unit that returns four starters looking to open holes for sophomore running back (Southington, CT) will look to step into a starting role in the backfield this season. Defensively, the Pioneers will be led up front by senior defensive end (Lafayette, NY) and in the backfield by... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
A dentist by day; a rocker by night Aug 7, 2009
The band is comprised of Dina Papacostas of New Britain on vocals, Mark Mauro of Southingon on guitar and vocals, Dr. Neil Shapiro of Meriden on bass and vocals, Dean Cardinale of Plainville on guitar and vocals and Mark Tardif of Southington on drums. Papacostas was named the Hartford Advocate's 2008 Best Female Vocalist Winner for the Advocate's Grand Band Slam contest. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Little Progress Reported In Pratt & Whitney Talks; No Changes In Planned Closings Aug 5, 2009
"It's like negotiating against yourself," he told about 50 second-shift factory workers at their union hall in Southington Tuesday afternoon. "We don't know what [Pratt is] looking for, so we don't know what to offer.". (FOX61, CT)
Waterbury chamber names Baldrige Award winners Jul 30, 2009
He and this year's other winners will be honored during the chamber's annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards evening Sept. 17 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. "I'm very humbled by this honor and very appreciative of the fact that they chose me," Albert said Wednesday. (Republican-American)
Descent from Colonial Gov. John Web... Jul 24, 2009
1753) of Hartford and Southington, CT, wed on Christmas Day, 1712, Abiel Steele (1693-1789). John Webster IV (1728-1772) of Hartford and Southington, CT; m. in 1755 Rhoda Lewis (1733-1789) ... Philologous Webster (1759-1824) of Southington, CT and Clintonville, OH; m. in 1784 Sarah Scott (1757-1822). (Suite101.com)
Leaburn C. ‘Lee’ Harrison Jul 21, 2009
Lee is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lenora Harrison; daughter Patricia Eddleman and husband Jim; son James R.; son Ernest Mike and wife Mary, all living on the family farms in Tangent; daughter Linda of the Pleasant Hill Community; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Madeline and husband Frank Sacco of Southington, Conn. brother Rhubert and wife Sudie Harrison of Humboldt, Tenn. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
6 Teens Injured In Southington Accident Jul 13, 2009
SOUTHINGTON - Six teens who were riding in a car that struck another car and rolled over near the Shuttle Meadow reservoir Friday night were injured and taken to ... Southington Weather Forecast Mon. (FOX61, CT)
Conn. Homeowners Getting Refunds For Faulty Work Jun 24, 2009
Homeowners who are getting money live in Bridgewater, Clinton, East Hartford, Milford, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Southington, Wallingford, and Waterbury. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (FOX61, CT)
Homeowners get restitution for shoddy work Jun 24, 2009
Tuesday, Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr. said Shields had signed an agreement with the state to pay more than $55,000 in restitution to 13 customers in nine towns including Kawecki and another Waterbury homeowner, as well as homeowners in Bridgewater, Clinton, East Hartford, Milford, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Southington and Wallingford. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Accident On I84 IN Southington Jun 20, 2009
Areal Flood Watch in CT. Well the switch has happened. (FOX61, CT)
Foster Leads University Team to 11-0 Win at NEIBA All-Star Game Jun 6, 2009
Junior (Southington, Conn. earned the win, striking out two batters and allowing just one hit over two innings. (Gorhody.com)
Armada to Europe seeks to drum up business for Connecticut Jun 3, 2009
In addition to Autoswage Products, the other companies in the consortium are Gemco Manufacturing Inc. of Southington, Iseli Co. of Terryville, Joma Inc. of Waterbury, and Stevens Co. Inc. of Thomaston. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Town Gets Higher Bond Rating Jun 2, 2009
SOUTHINGTON - The town will save an estimated $750,000 in interest payments because it held the line against tapping its reserve fund this year, finance board Chairman John Moise said. Standard and Poor's last week raised 's bond rating from AA- to AA+, an increase of two grades that Moise described as "a very favorable sign.". (FOX61, CT)
Bridgeport Diocese Files Lawsuit Against State May 30, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALLIED COMMUNITY RESOURCES. (FOX61, CT)
Budget Vote Is Down To Deadline May 29, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. COMMON GROUND. (FOX61, CT)
Foster Named NEIBA Division I Baseball Coach of the Year May 29, 2009
Senior (Lincoln, R.I.) as well as juniors (Southington, Conn. (North Kingstown, R.I.) and (Milford, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Statewide Teachers' Union Affiliate Agrees To Concessions In Guilford May 26, 2009
Despite job losses, benefit rollbacks and pay cuts in the private sector, taxpayers and town boards have been passing budgets on the first vote: Canton, Southington, Enfield, Vernon, , Portland and Westbrook all adopted budgets last week, and , Wallingford, , Clinton, , Branford and Salem approved plans recently. But some of those communities are still banking on getting concessions from workers or resorting to layoffs. (FOX61, CT)
Wesleyan, ECSU And WCSU Students Graduate May 26, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. LEGERE GROUP, LTD.. (FOX61, CT)
2,300 Earn CCSU Degrees May 25, 2009
Rob Girardin of Southington waves to family after walking the stage during CCSU graduation ceremonies at the XL Center in Hartford on Saturday. (MICHAEL MCANDREWS / HARTFORD COURANT / May 23, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Siena Swimming and Diving Announces Captains, Incoming Freshmen May 19, 2009
A native of Southington, Conn. O'Keefe has been a steady finisher for the Saints in both freestyle and IM events. (Sienasaints.com)
Federal Bailout Will Allow The Hartford To Breathe Easier May 19, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. UTOPIA HOME CARE INC.. (FOX61, CT)
Chrysler Revokes Seven Dealerships In Connecticut May 15, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY. (FOX61, CT)
Industry Challenging Connecticut Bill Banning Items Containing BPA May 15, 2009
SOUTHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. CT HUMANE SOCIETY. (FOX61, CT)
Sacred Heart Honors 138 Seniors at Annual Awards Banquet May 8, 2009
(Southington, CT) of the football team and (Overland Park, KS) of the women's basketball team were named the SAAC Male and Female Rookies of the Year ... This year's winners (Queens, NY) of the swimming team, (Portland, CT) of the equestrian team, (Binghamton, NY) of the women's golf team, (Long Beach, CA) of the women's volleyball team, (Bennington, VT) of the women's cross country team, (Rocky Hill, CT) of the women's ice hockey team, (Bay Shore, NY) of the women's lacrosse team, (Overland... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Rhody Doubles Up Saint Joseph'... Apr 28, 2009
Junior starter (Southington, Conn. earned the win, recording four strikeouts and three earned runs over six innings to improve to 4-3 on the season. (Gorhody.com)
NMHS Students Have Faith In the Future of Business Apr 11, 2009
"I took a half-year business law class at the high school and liked that, but I like business and accounting instead because I'm better with numbers and concepts. Both young men have already clocked up some real success in a statewide marketing competition March 10 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Bryan took home a first prize award in the Food Marketing category, and Sonny placed third in the Marketing Management competition. In doing this, both qualified for the national competition, which... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
UConn students celebrate sixth title Apr 8, 2009
They remained standing until the final buzzer went off, then ran from their seats to the middle of the court, where they jumped up and down, as Queen's "We Are the Champions,'' blared from the speakers."There was a huge bubble that burst Saturday night when the guys lost,'' said Mat Jaronko, a junior from Southington, Conn. "That kind of deflated the energy around here, but it's back tonight.''With the outcome not in doubt after halftime, the biggest question was whether this team was better... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Terror, chills at funeral home Apr 6, 2009
Reed, her husband and four children rented an old colonial home in Southington, Connecticut, in the mid-1980s in order to be close to a hospital where her 13-year-old son was receiving cancer treatment. Soon after, two nieces also joined them in the house that they learned had once been a funeral home. (CNN -- International)
Dominant Pitching Leads Rams to Series Sweep of Dayton Apr 6, 2009
Junior starter (Southington, Conn. struck out eight batters and gave up two runs over 6. (Gorhody.com)
HOME OPENER: Rams Host Dayton in First Game on New Field Apr 3, 2009
90 ERA, 30 K's Game 2 - junior LHP (Southington, Conn. 2-3 record, 4. (Gorhody.com)
'The Haunting in Connecticut' Mar 27, 2009
Their house still stands in Southington, Conn. and it has been owned for a decade by another family free from hauntings but worried about curiosity-seekers intrigued by the movie. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The story behind 'The Haunting in Connecticut' Mar 27, 2009
The new film "The Haunting in Connecticut" tells the story of the Snedeker family, who in 1986 rented an old house in Southington, Connecticut. Allen and Carmen Snedeker moved in with their daughter and three young sons. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Baseball Sweeps W&M in Wednesd... Mar 24, 2009
Sophomore (Montauk, N.Y.) and junior (Nashua, N.H.) both picked up wins on the mound for URI while senior (Gilford, N.H.) and junior (Southington, Conn. were each credited with a save. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Edged by George Washi... Mar 24, 2009
Junior starter (Southington, Conn. - who was responsible for GW's first three runs - struck out five batters in six innings. (Gorhody.com)
Horror film draws unwanted visitors to house Mar 23, 2009
The movie, "A Haunting in Connecticut," doesn't open until Friday, but curious fans are already making a beeline for the Southington home that inspired the movie ... Lorraine Warren says she felt an evil presence in the Southington home and experienced the haunting herself when she spent a night there ... "There are creatures looming in the night but not inside the house," Southington police Sgt. Lowell DePalma said. (MSNBC -- News)
Wireless retailer to open 35 stores, hire 100 Mar 7, 2009
markets earlier this year, said the new stores will be located in Waterbury and Southington, as well as East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford and West Haven. Pocket Wireless provides wireless voice and data services that enables customers to place and receive unlimited calls within a local service area for a flat monthly fee. (Republican-American)
Step Saver and Observer cut back circulation area Feb 27, 2009
The publications, which are affiliates of the Republican-American, will continue to be distributed in Southington, Bristol and Plainville, the company said. The change is being made because of the challenging economic climate, under performance in the discontinued zones, and the revitalization of competing publications in New Britain and Farmington, the company said. (Republican-American)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Lakeview Christian Academy Exercise Science Elisa Van Kirk Softball Jr. Southington, Conn. Southington Exercise Science Byron Walker M. Soccer Jr. New York, N.Y. Beacon School Finance Kelly Wills W. Cross Country Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore Sports Mgt. (Umassathletics.com)
Celebrations Feb 8, 2009
Leo Nolan of Arlington is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Kristen, to Joseph Nappi, son of Mark and Karen Nappi of Southington, Connecticut. Mon Dec 08, 2008, 12:47 PM EST. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Debbie Tidy to be Inducted into Connecticut Scholastic and Collegiate Softball Hall of Fame Feb 8, 2009
The ceremony and dinner to induct Tidy is scheduled for Sunday, March 1st at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT. The event will include a social hour at 4:00 pm and dinner at 5:00 pm. The cost is $45 per person and tickets may be obtained by calling Tony Candido at (203)-878-3363 by Feb. 15. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
